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Mottled spurge

Euphorbia lactea

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Micronesia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇫🇲 Micronesia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Euphorbia lactea (Mottled spurge)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese eufórbia

Similar Species in Euphorbia

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caca poule

Euphorbia heterophylla

Not Evaluated

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chamésyce à feuilles de renouée

Euphorbia polygonifolia

Extinct

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Euphorbe

Euphorbia epithymoides

euphorbe à feuilles dentées

Euphorbia dentata

Not Evaluated

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euphorbe à feuilles obtuses

euphorbe à larges feuilles

Euphorbia platyphyllos

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mottled spurge?

The scientific name of Mottled spurge is Euphorbia lactea. It belongs to the genus Euphorbia.

Where does Mottled spurge live?

Mottled spurge is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Micronesia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Seychelles, United States.

What family does Mottled spurge belong to?

Mottled spurge (Euphorbia lactea) belongs to the genus Euphorbia, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.

What kingdom does Mottled spurge belong to?

Mottled spurge (Euphorbia lactea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Mottled spurge?

The closest relatives of Mottled spurge in the genus Euphorbia include caca poule, chamésyce à feuilles de renouée, Euphorbe, Euphorbe, euphorbe à feuilles dentées.